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Vance defends Ramaswamy ad, signaling tough political strategy

Vice President Vance defended Vivek Ramaswamy against bipartisan criticism for a controversial attack ad. The ad featured Ramaswamy's estranged mother speaking negatively about his opponent, Amy Acton, and omitted details about Acton's childhood abuse. Vance's stance reflects a political strategy of not backing down from controversy, a tactic he has employed previously in his career. AI

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Vance defends Ramaswamy ad, signaling tough political strategy

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